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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.96, 297.06 and 207.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.96, 297.06 and 207.64 is: 286.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.96 : 297.06 = 207.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.96/297.06 = 207.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.96x = 297.06 × 207.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.96x = 61,681.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,681.54/214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.94

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